About Robert D.

I want you to learn to express yourself through the trumpet, to help you master it and have lots of fun in the process! Trumpet was my second musical instrument (my first was my voice!), which I played through most of grade school and into high school. I can help you with good breath support and creating clear, steady tone.

About Robert

Hey there! I've been performing music for as long as I can remember, and performing professionally for over 30 years. I have formal training and 12 years of teaching experience. I teach with positivity, patience, and perseverance and help you express the music in you!

*** Lesson Details ***All of my lessons are customized to your needs, preferences and goals. No matter what instrument or skill level, I'll take you through the basics and help you build solid practicing fundamentals. I'll also help you develop your performance and, depending on how serious you'd like to get, I can also teach you to read music and learn music theory as well! I balance learning and technical skill with fun and self-expression.

*** Studio Equipment ***I have a dedicated music room, stocked with guitars, basses, and practice amp, keyboard and co

mputers with recording software.

*** Travel Equipment ***Keyboard, practice amp, and/or instrument cords. I expect the student to provide his/her own instrument, and prefer they have an amplifier for electric instruments.

*** Specialties ***I teach in all genres, but have experience in rock, alternative, pop, jazz, and even music theater.

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Don H. January 19, 2018·Bass Guitar·In home

Robert was a pleasure, caring and patient. we will be working together for a while I hope.

Elissa January 8, 2018·Trumpet·Online

Instructed our son on the trumpet & guitar for 6 years. He is patient and flexible and just incredible. I would recommend him to anyone!

Richelle May 18, 2017·Guitar·In home

He is a very patient teacher. And he's very flexible on his schedule by moving our schedule to an earlier time because we had a prior engagement in the afternoon. And most of all, my daughter now knows the basics and we will most likely contact him again in case we decide to continue guitar lessons.

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About Katie M.

As a trumpet player, I feel confident instructing beginners and advanced students on this instrument. I tailor my lessons to students individual needs, using many different respected trumpet methods to meet the challenges of the individual players.

About Katie

Katie holds a Bachelorâs degree in Music from Central Washington University and a Masters in Trumpet Performance from Rutgers University at Mason Gross School of the Arts. Her principal teachers include David Krauss; Principal Trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Matthew Muckey of the New York Philharmonic, and Steve Emery of the Boston Pops.

As a trumpeter, Katie has appeared with the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass, The New Amsterdam Orchestra, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Sinfonietta Nova, the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, the Lake Chelan Bach Festival Orchestra and many others in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington state. Katie was also a semifinalist in the Ensemble Division of the National Trumpet Competition for three consecutive years and appeared as a featured performer at the

International Trumpet Guild Conference in Boulder, Colorado. You can currently hear her as part of the pit orchestra in the latest Broadway revival of the KIng and I, now playing at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

As a private teacher, Katie has worked as a resident artist and teacher at the Luzerne Music Center Festival in upstate New York, and as a regular member of Play On, Philly! She maintains an active private studio in Montclair, NJ.

*** Lesson Details ***I am primarily a trumpet teacher, but I also have experience with beginning trombone and french horn students. I like to tailor each of my lessons to the individual student, with general weekly playing assignments that help to expand each student's ability level.

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Michael D. August 10, 2017·Trumpet·Online

The best teacher! Very thorough and patient and friendly!! Highly recommend her she gave me very many helpful recommendations and techniques which as a beginner has already improved my playing ten fold! Thanks Katie!

Miles H. February 21, 2017·Trumpet·In home

Very patient. My son is looking forward to his next lesson.

Sue S. January 23, 2017·Trumpet·Online

Katie is an ok teacher but I had a bad experience regarding a missed lesson. I was charged for a lesson ($60) that I cancelled 10 minutes prior to start time but called back 15 minutes later (that would be 5 minutes into our lesson time) to say we could make it. Katie had moved up another student and could not do our lesson but charged us any way!! If we were going to be charged for an hour of her time, she should have been available during that hour or at least given us 15- 20 minutes like the other teachers do. Also, if she moved up another student, why not let us take his spot?? The reason for their rule of charging for missed lessons is because the teacher misses out on that hour of income. Well she made double time during my paid hour!! What bothers me even more is that she cancelled one of our lessons just 2 hours before it was supposed to begin, and I was very understanding and accommodating. I did not give her a hard time or complain at all and just rescheduled. She didn't even consider returning the favor. Her lack of ethics really bothers me! Don't expect any favors from this one, she's all about the bucks!!! One word, "karma".

About Paul N.

If you play in school or just want to pick up a trumpet and learn how to play.

About Paul

***My goal as a teacher***

I try to teach what the students are interested in and make it fun and interesting so that they learn the lessons and their favorite songs. Every student is different and needs to be taught in a way that makes learning easy and fun for them.

I have a passion for all people and all ages and am blessed to be able to teach from the very young, (ages 2-5 Toddlermusik lessons) to teens and adults.....all the way to senior citizens. I've had many older students all the way up to a 93 year old gentleman who is taking singing lessons and asked me to put music to his lyrics. We have recorded over 50 songs together.

***Background***

I started playing trumpet in 5th grade and knew that music was for me. I also liked playing with drums and piano also because they seemed exciting. I've competed in WSMA (Wi

sconsin School Music Assoc.) for many years which taught me a lot about performing for judges, being relaxed, and the importance of preparation.

I started playing the guitar and bass guitar when I was 13 and have never stopped practicing and performing since. I also have done a lot of writing, recording, producing, and have a Pro Tools Studio for students to use.

***College and Teaching***

I began teaching music lessons in college and enjoyed it very much. I received my B.A. in Music from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. There I was very much involved with guitar, piano, voice, trumpet, and being in bands and writing music. After receiving my B.A. I also took 3 years of Education classes at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. I write, produce, and perform my music along with performing with bands around the Midwest.

***Life in Music***

After receiving my B.A. in Music, I continued teaching and opened up my home studio. After a year and a half I had enough students that I was able to quit my factory job and teach music full time. I've been teaching, performing, and writing music ever since.

***Performing and more***

I have been on stage performing music since I was 11. In school band, marching band, competing in music competitions, and in bands touring the Midwest.

I have recorded many CDs with bands and on my own. My most ambitious project was a CD of my original music called, "Girls". I've performed my music and promoted it by being interviewed on Milwaukee radio stations along with internet music sites such as CD Baby. It is very exciting talking on live radio about my music and my passion. It is also even more exciting, and scary, playing my music live on the radio, lol.

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Extremely knowledgeable. Pays attention to detail and he makes it easy for me to understand. I’m looking forward to my future lessons!

Brian July 23, 2017·Guitar·In studio

I meet Paul about three months ago, While not a complete beginner, I had tried to teach myself thru out the years and picked up a lot of bad habits. Paul helped me to see and fix my habits. Paul is a very qualified teacher, of many instruments, drums, keyboards, guitar, and others. I'm 59 years old, Paul doesn't mind my age, doesn't treat me like I'm too old to learn new stuff. And is more than willing to see me thru complete guitar instruction. Thanks Paul...

Steve May 11, 2017·Harmonica·In studio

Good start to my first music lesson in my life

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About Derrick S.

I've been teaching trumpet for 20 years, and I've found one thing to be true....If you're not having fun, you're not going to learn. Learning a musical instrument should be something you look forward to, and I strive to make that the case for each and every student. We'll have a blast, and you'll come away from your lesson feeling encouraged and looking forward to putting the techniques you've learned in motion towards becoming a better player.

About Derrick

Derrick has been teaching private lessons since 1995 and is currently available to teach lessons at your home. He emphasizes a fun learning environment and personalizes the experience for each student. Derrick wants you to learn the type of music YOU are interested in, and will find a fun but productive way to get you there.

Derrick received his Bachelor of Music degree from Southern Methodist University in 2001, and continued his studies in the Master's program at the Cleveland Institute of Music. After finishing in Cleveland, he headed to NYC to study and perform, followed by a move to Los Angeles in 2005, where he has been playing in groups ranging from rock bands to orchestras ever since. He recently moved back to his hometown of Atlanta and is eager to begin working with new students right away!

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About Jonathan T.

I hold a Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance, am a certified North Carolina Teacher, and have 20 years of playing experience and 10 years of teaching experience on the trumpet. I would love to be able to sit down and help you achieve your goals and find your own musical voice!

About Jonathan

Jonathan currently plays and teaches all the orchestral string instruments, guitar, electric bass, and brass instruments. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in trumpet performance from Emory and Henry College and then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance with a concentration in Music Theory and Composition from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He has performed in many ensembles throughout his career including: the New River Brass Quintet, the Symphony of the Mountains, the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, the Emory and Henry Trumpet Ensemble, the ULM symphony orchestra, the ULM Wind Ensemble, and the ULM Jazz Ensemble as well as performing Handel's Messiah with the Gaston Choral Society and at various other churchs in Charlotte. He had the opportunity to travel to Austria and Germany to perform as well as acro

ss the United States at events such as the International Trumpet Guild Conference. He currently serves as the Albemarle Road Middle School and Crestdale Middle School Director of Strings as well as teaching private lessons in wind and string instruments. He is a member of the National Association for Music Educators, the International Trumpet Guild, as well as the American String Teachers Association.

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Margaret L. February 9, 2018·Guitar·In studio

I really enjoyed the lessons. He understood my goals and got me working in that direction immediately.

Gary II F. August 27, 2017·Trombone·Online

Gary had his first lesson and got over the jitters of being "the first time" as well as the app which made us nervous "Yes dad especially!" being I was used to old fashion face to face lessons back in the dinasour era.

Thanks Jonathan for the great lesson and introduction to this program.

I look forward to more future lessons.

Gary

Shadia Allen March 6, 2017·Violin·

Jonathan is an excellent instructor. My lessons were scheduled in the evenings and he accommodated my busy work schedule. He presented the lessons clearly; he adapted my lesson to my learning style and never forced me into just 1 style of learning. He also gave me a lesson manual and discussed alternative ways of practicing at home. Joanathan is extremely knowledgeable, I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn violin.

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About Nicholas M.

I have a 15 year background with trumpet and have over 8 years of professional level one on one lessons. Having competed as a lead trumpet player in high school competitions I was able to perform in Reno, Monterrey, and at the Hollywood Bowl for the Playboy Jazz Festival including a performance with Herbie Hancock at the Roxy Theatre. Most of my background is in Classical and Jazz performance but lately I have branched into the live rock and reggae music scenes. You can listen to some of my latest recordings on The Oles band 'Strictly Speaking' and 'Westward Bound' albums.

About Nicholas

I have a 15 year background with trumpet and have over 8 years of professional level one on one lessons. Having competed as a lead trumpet player in high school competitions I was able to perform in Reno, Monterrey, and at the Hollywood Bowl for the Playboy Jazz Festival including a performance with Herbie Hancock at the Roxy Theatre. Most of my background is in Classical and Jazz performance but lately I have branched into the live rock and reggae music scenes. You can listen to some of my latest recordings on The Oles band 'Strictly Speaking' and 'Westward Bound' albums. I can't wait to work with you!

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About Leandro J.

As a professional and multilingual Brazilian Trumpet player with 28 years of extensive knowledge and musical background in various genres such as Jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba, Funk, Afrobeat, MPB (Popular Brazilian Music) and Afro-Caribean coupled with my appreciation, for Music education, I'm sure that my classes are made to improve the student skills in the following areas: Interpretation in Brazilian music genres, Trumpet Technique, Improvisation, Music Theory, ear tranning and performance.

I started my musical journey at the age of 12 in my hometown of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. I studied Classical Music performance at the Symphony Orchestra School, Brazilian popular music, Jazz and improvisation at the Conservatory of Music "Dr. Carlos de Campos", Tatuí, (SP) and have enjoyed a successful career as a professional Trumpet player, Composer and teacher, since the age of 18

About Leandro

As a professional and multilingual Brazilian Trumpet player with 28 years of extensive knowledge and musical background in various genres such as Jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba, Funk, Afrobeat, MPB (Popular Brazilian Music) and Afro-Caribean coupled with my appreciation for Music education, I am sure that I can Help the students to reach the next level in their performance.

I started my musical journey at the age of 12 in my hometown of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. I studied Classical Music performance at the Symphony Orchestra School, Brazilian popular music, Jazz and improvisation at the Conservatory of Music "Dr. Carlos de Campos", Tatuí, (SP) and have enjoyed a successful career as a professional Trumpet player, Performing around the world with many Brazilian and international main stream artists, at professional recording sessions

and TV shows.As a Teacher, for more than 15 years I 've been teaching Trumpet technique, music theory and Brazilian jazz improvisation for beginners, intermediate and advanced students from 7 to 18 years old and also for adults, in various music schools, community projects, Brazilian brass band coaching, One-to-one private classes, and big groups up to 20 students.

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MATTIA January 31, 2018·Trumpet·In studio

My experience with Leandro was incredible. I managed to improve a lot my technique and the quality of my sound during the time I was studying with him.
He is a great teacher, always manages to make the lessons exiting, using many different methods from classic to jazz and even practising improvisation.
He is very good in detecting your flaws and adapts the lessons focusing on what you need or whish to improve.
I strongly recommend him!

Renato January 30, 2018·Trumpet·In studio

Leandro was my first trumpet teacher, I started taking classes with him back when I was 14 up until I was 17 and went ahead to study in the Conservatorio de Tatuí (the same institution he had studied years earlier, of which he gave me the best impressions and prepared me to the admission tests). He introduced me to trumpet technique, handing me the fundaments of the instrument I later learned from a few other teachers to be exactly the same no matter what is your level with the instrument (sound, breathing, flexibility, tonguing, scales, register and such), showing and teaching me with the great methods like Arban, Collins and others. At the same time while studying under him he fed my curiosity about jazz music of the great trumpeters, introducing me to greats like Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Woody Shaw, lending me his records so I could hear their music in my home. With him I started learning improvisation in the trumpet, knowing the basic forms like blues or AABA standard. In all aspects I'd highly recommend him as a teacher, as I can say for sure that he gave me the strongest foundation for my later studies and career as a trumpeter.

Viviane Queiroga January 30, 2018·Trumpet·In studio

Leandro was My First Teacher. After 2 years and a couple of other teachers, I still miss his classes. As a beginner, I found on him the support and example to keep practicing correctly and never give up in front of the next Challenge. I still bring with me the basics that he provided in his classes.

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About Tree P.

I have training in and experience teaching classical pedagogy (and degrees from Harvard and the New England Conservatory), but I have also had extensive experience with jazz, pop, rock, R&B, and a host of other styles. I have worked with students of all ages, from elementary school students to semi-professional adult players. I'm dedicated to teaching the trumpet outside the boundaries of one style or school, and I strive to tailor my lessons to the student's interests. There is no reason a trumpeter can't play in a rock band, though I also love classic trumpet repertoire and am eager to help students with the finer points of jazz improvisation.

About Tree

I'm a trumpeter, composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with experience in multiple genres and settings, and I hope to help brass players and musicians of all types achieve the artistic goals they're aiming for.

In 2011, I attended the Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program in Stockton, CA, where I recorded the album "Origins" with the Downbeat Award-winning Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet. I attended Harvard College and graduated cum laude with a degree in English, then completed a Master's degree in Jazz Studies at the New England Conservatory, where I studied with luminaries like Jason Moran and John McNeil. While at the conservatory, I also studied singing and songwriting with Dominique Eade and Hankus Netsky and was selected to perform at the 2017 Panama Jazz Festival.

My contemporary jazz quartet project Earprint recei

ved four stars in Downbeat and was named #1 debut album on the NPR Jazz Critic's Poll, and my latest project, an orchestral rock band called Beaverton, released its debut EP in October 2017. I have also recorded and performed with artists such as Esperanza Spalding, Ben Zaidi, and The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die.

I have extensive experience with classical brass pedagogy and several methods of playing, and I am happy to help students polish their technique and develop a huge, warm sound on the instrument. But I am also dedicated to helping musicians explore their creativity, and I have much to offer in the way of improvisation (jazz and not), composition, and songwriting. Just as I value the importance of developing technical skills, I am equally dedicated to helping budding musicians find their voice as artists.

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About Mark B.

Playing the trumpet is a joy and passion I love sharing with my students. Seeing my students as individuals on a path of musical discovery gives me pride and pleasure. From beginners to advanced players in college and come back players, I help each student create and set goals, and encourage them in the journey we make together. I’ve taught hundreds of students and discovered many secrets to performing better with greater ease and efficiency. My 25 years of trumpet teaching experience and 13 as Principal Trumpet with an orchestra have given me a wealth of musical knowledge I use in teaching. My experience as a trumpet soloist in Europe and the USA has given me a deep understanding of the art of music making as a soloist.Studying trumpet methodologies has given me insight into solving many problems brass students encounter in playing. My methods help students tackle challenging music, understand theory and harmony, and prepare technically, musically, and emotionally for ...

About Mark

Playing the trumpet is a joy and passion I love sharing with my students. Seeing each trumpeter progress as an individual on a path of discovery and learning gives me pride and pleasure. From beginners to high school and college students, to come-back players, I help each student create and set goals, and encourage them in the musical journey we make together. I’ve taught hundreds of students of every level and discovered many secrets along the way to performing better with greater ease and efficiency. My 25 years of trumpet teaching experience and 13 years serving as Principal Trumpet with an orchestra have given me a wealth of musical knowledge which enriches my teaching methods. From smart practicing tips to performance techniques, I help all my students get the best preparation advice. My experience as a trumpet soloist in Europe and

the USA working with orchestras, pianists, vocalists, and organists has also given me a deep understanding of the art of music making as a soloist.

I have taught at colleges, public and private schools, as well as an international school in Portugal. I am now looking to expand my studio online, and invite new students who are excited about playing the trumpet.Studying trumpet methodologies has given me insight into solving many problems brass students encounter as they learn to play. My methods help students tackle challenging music, understand theory and harmony, and prepare technically, musically, and emotionally for performances. My students learn how to extend their range up and down the horn, broaden their tonal and dynamic palette of sound, and gain confidence and endurance in their playing abilities. Through coaching and creative imagination, I empower my students to reduce performance anxiety and develop more comfort and control in playing the trumpet. My students benefit also from learning techniques I’ve developed such as informed sight reading, transposition freedom, tone enhancement, breath control, ornamentation and improvisation. I have great teachers to thank from the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, Philadelphia Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic and other orchestras, as well as trumpet soloists who shaped and broadened my knowledge over many years of study. I invite you to watch my videos and look forward to helping you advance as a trumpeter and musician.

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